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AWIBFA Awards 2027

Nominations are open

Nominations for the first AWIBFA Awards are open until 15 November 2026. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are welcome.

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Who is eligible

  • Arab women working in banking and finance.
  • European women working for Arab financial institutions.
  • Financial institutions, for the two institutional awards.

Why nominate

  • Recognise excellence

    Spotlight exceptional leadership, performance and strategic achievement.

  • Inspire the future

    Showcase role models who empower the next generation of women in finance.

  • Drive industry change

    Raise the visibility of women making a lasting impact on Arab finance.

14 award categories

Individual awards

  1. 01Rising StarUnder 35 on 22 January 2027: early-career talent across finance.
  2. 02Corporate & Transaction BankingTrade finance and supply chain finance.
  3. 03Treasury & Capital MarketsTreasury, syndications, bonds and equity.
  4. 04Insurance & TakafulInsurers, reinsurers and takaful operators.
  5. 05Investment & Asset ManagementPrivate equity, funds, sovereign wealth funds and pensions.
  6. 06Private Banking & Wealth ManagementAdvising private clients and families.
  7. 07Islamic FinanceIslamic banking, sukuk and Sharia-compliant products.
  8. 08Digital & FinTech InnovatorFintech, payments and digital transformation.
  9. 09Sustainable & Impact FinanceESG, green finance and financial inclusion.
  10. 10Bridge Builder (Arab World-Europe)Deals and partnerships across the two regions.
  11. 11Strategic Functions LeaderRisk, compliance, legal, HR and communications.
  12. 12Women on BoardsNon-executive, independent directors and board chairs of financial institutions.

Institutional awards

  1. 13Organisation of the YearInstitutions advancing women in finance.
  2. 14Best Institution Led by a WomanA financial institution with a female CEO.

Nomination form

It takes about 10 minutes. An independent judging panel assesses each nomination on leadership, measurable impact, innovation and contribution to advancing women in finance.

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The nominee

For an institutional award, the name of the institution.

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Why they deserve it

Up to 300 words. Cover leadership, measurable impact, innovation and contribution to advancing women in finance. Figures and concrete examples help the panel.

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